Man killed after 100 mph crash on Highway 138

Beatriz Valenzuela

Monday

Oct 11, 2010 at 8:57 AMOct 11, 2010 at 12:22 PM

PHELAN • A man was killed Monday morning when he was ejected from his vehicle after he sideswiped a pickup truck on Highway 138, sending his vehicle tumbling through the desert, according to California Highway Patrol officials.

Witnesses at the scene said the unidentified driver was traveling east at about 100 miles per hour.

Several people called 911 at about 9:30 a.m. after the reckless driver drove into oncoming traffic sideswiping the pick up and striking a Ford Focus.

When the speeding driver reached a blind curve in the roadway near Sayle Road, according to officials, he attempted to pass a slower-moving vehicle at a place where passing was prohibited.

The driver moved into the westbound lanes into the path of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, CHP officials stated. The pickup truck driver swerved but was still struck by the Kia. The Kia continued in the opposite lane striking the Ford Focus sending both small cars rolling into the desert.

The driver of the Kia was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Rescuers airlifted the driver of the Focus to Loma Linda University Medical Center, but the extent of his injuries were unknown.

The driver of the pickup truck sustained only minor injuries.

CHP authorities are investigating the exact cause of the crash.

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Daily Press Photographer David Pardo also contributed to this report.

Beatriz E. Valenzuela may be reached at (760) 951-6276 or at BValenzuela@VVDailyPress.com.

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